western spring
Claytonia lanceolata
western spring (Claytonia lanceolata) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–18 in tall and 6–12 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers shade. Fire-wise zone 1-2 perennial; ignitability rating 9.5/10.
Colorado nativemedium water6–18 in tall and 6–12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Claytonia lanceolata
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 6–18 in tall and 6–12 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- shade
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- early spring, mid spring
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is western spring good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. western spring is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does western spring get?
- It matures to about 6–18 in tall and 6–12 in wide.
- How much water does western spring need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is western spring native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
